NWS: Rain and chance of snow in Williamsburg this weekend

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As the weekend nears, Hampton Roads should expect a mix of rain and snow, according to National Weather Service at Wakefield meteorologist-in-charge Jeff Orrock.

As the weekend nears, Hampton Roads should expect a mix of rain and snow, according to National Weather Service at Wakefield meteorologist-in-charge Jeff Orrock. (Courtesy photo/National Weather Service)

As forecasters predict a coast to coast winter storm, central and western Virginia could receive some snow, while the Williamsburg area should expect rain through the weekend.

National Weather Service at Wakefield medium range forecasts predict a brisk weekend with high temperatures in the high 30s or low 40s and low temperatures below freezing in Williamsburg, according to the forecasts.

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Low temperatures are expected to dip below freezing, which combined with expected rain and snow could lead to slick roadways.

Low temperatures are expected to dip below freezing, which combined with expected rain and snow could lead to slick roadways. (Courtesy photo/National Weather Service)

Combined with a chance of precipitation higher than 50 percent, the National Weather Service calls for rain or snow across a broad swath of the south from Virginia to Arkansas and Florida.

“This is not really a freezing rain set up,” National Weather Service at Wakefield meteorologist-in-charge Jeff Orrock said in an email. “Best guess is a rain and snow mix with more rain at times and then maybe ending as snow sometime late Sunday into Monday.”

That could make any rainfall into a potential danger for motorists as roadways could freeze and create slick road conditions.

“(The) Williamsburg area will be tricky,” Orrock said. “Hopefully the picture becomes clearer later this week.”

Each year, on average, more than 6,000 people are killed and more than 480,000 are injured due to weather-related vehicle crashes. Each winter, it's important to make sure your veh ...

Each year, on average, more than 6,000 people are killed and more than 480,000 are injured due to weather-related vehicle crashes. Each winter, it's important to make sure your veh ...